Hudson Square in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Charlton-King-Vandam Historic District
New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation
Photographed by Larry Gertner, December 29, 2020
1. Charlton-King-Vandam Historic District Marker, front
Built mostly before 1822, these Federal-style row houses are the best and most extensive examples of the elegantly simple red brick architecture of New York in the early days of the republic. A late 19th century writer, contrasting these houses with the more florid brownstone New York of 1899, called the houses the “best examples of decorum and refinement”. The district was developed by John Jacob Astor around the site of “Richmond Hill”, an 18th century mansion once owned by Aaron Burr, and used earlier as George Washingtons headquarters and the Vice Presidential mansion for John Adams.
Erected by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.
Location. 40° 43.578′ N, 74° 0.228′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Hudson Square. It is at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Vandam Street, on the left when traveling north on Sixth Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Vandam St, New York NY 10013, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Father Fagan Park (within shouting distance of this marker); 116 Sullivan Street
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Other markers no longer nearby. Father Fagan Park (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Richmond Hill (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); General Josι Artigas Monument (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding Charlton-King-Vandam Historic District.
The district is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . .
1. Vandam Historic District. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on December 31, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. "Charlton–King–Vandam Designation Report".
Photographed by Larry Gertner, December 29, 2020
2. Charlton-King-Vandam Historic District Marker, back
Photographed by Larry Gertner, December 29, 2020
3. Charlton-King-Vandam Historic District streetsigns
Photographed by Larry Gertner, September 29, 2009
4. On King Street
An example of "the elegantly simple red brick architecture of New York in the early days of the republic".
Photographed by Larry Gertner, October 1, 2009
5. 43-51 MacDougal Street
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 366 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 31, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
